Dear all, this is an additional thought following my previous e-mail. Many interesting functions have been already implemented in different free FDTD codes. Just few examples of "special capabilities": * MEEP implements interesting physics and frequency-domain solver, * EMTL uses sub-pixel smoothing even for dispersive media and allows to define materials with precise modified Lorentzian model, * OpenEMS may define variable density grid, is supplied with a graphical interface and calculates the far field, * B-CALM runs the time-stepping routine on the graphical card, * etc. Other features seem to be missing everywhere, such as gyrotropic (Faraday) media or efficient subgridding.
Generally their aim is the same - to provide the scientists/engineers around the world with a well usable and flexible FDTD simulation package. However at this moment, a lot of effort is duplicated in each of the packages, the novices often hesitate which one to start using and, what is the worst, each of these programs provides just a part of the advanced features and not the others. Is there any plan of cooperation with other projects? What do you think would be the most efficient way to start? Filip _______________________________________________ meep-discuss mailing list meep-discuss@ab-initio.mit.edu http://ab-initio.mit.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/meep-discuss
